EVENTS

BLUES BARGE THURSDAYS Sixteen years ago the Summer in the City Entertainment Series started with Blues Thursdays, and the current is still strong with Thursday concerts on the hotel’s anchored barge. Chef Daniel Bruce’s al fresco food and beverages are available for purchase. June 27 at dusk (through Aug. 28). Free. Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston. 617-439-7000. www.bhh.com

BYFIELD MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL It takes three stages to showcase the talent including Liz Frame and the Kickers, Ryan Montbleu, Sarah Blacker, Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket, Richard James and the Name Changers, and Soul Rebel Project. Artisans show and sell their work, and there are activities for the kids plus food vendors. June 28 10 a.m.-9 p.m., rain or shine (assist dogs only). $20, $25 day of event, $15 high school students, free under 12. Manter Field, 81 Central St., Byfield. 978-463-3335. www.byfieldmusicfestival.org

BOSTON JERKFEST Jerk is a hot Caribbean cuisine with spices that is usually dished out with pineapple, mango, and sweet onions.Food will be served by local restaurants including Stir It Up Cuisine and Some ’Ting Nice. Don’t miss the Jerk-style chef demos, “Seafood Throwdown,” kids activities, and music.June 28 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m., rain or shine. $12, $5 kids, $45 with rum and brew tasting. Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, 41 Berkeley St., Boston. 617-395-7680. www.bostonjerkfest.com

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